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Geo-Blocking RTÉ News is treating northern citizens with contempt – Hughes
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes calls on RTÉ to immediately reverse its geo-blocking of RTÉ News for northern viewers, which he says treats citizens with contempt. He cites the Gaelic football final and Olympic coverage, and says he will write to the Media Minister and RTÉ's Director General.
Disability and equality Issue: RTÉ News geo-blocking of northern viewers Original release: Geo-Blocking RTÉ News is treating northern citizens with contempt – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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New Race Relations legislation must be much higher priority by First and deputy First Minister, says Bradshaw
Alliance Executive Office Spokesperson and South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw calls for the First and deputy First Minister to bring forward a new Race Relations Order much more urgently, after they indicated it could not come until 2026. She says racially motivated attacks are too common and urges…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Race Relations legislation timetable delay until 2026 Original release: New Race Relations legislation must be much higher priority by First and deputy First Minister, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland
Alliance benefits spokesperson Sian Mulholland MLA calls on the new UK Government to drop the Conservative proposals to reform Personal Independence Payments, after the DWP consultation closed. She says the plans to tie eligibility to a medical diagnosis and replace monthly payments with vouchers…
Social security and welfare Disability and equality Issue: DWP consultation on Personal Independence Payments reform closes Original release: UK Government should ditch punitive Tory plans on Personal Independence Payments, says Mulholland (opens in a new tab)
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Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees
Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South Kathleen Funchion says she will stand up for workers and families after being appointed to the Regional Development, Employment and FEMM (Women's Rights) committees. She pledges regionally balanced investment and collective bargaining rights.
Economy and employment Disability and equality Issue: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to European Parliament committees Original release: Kathleen Funchion MEP appointed to key European Parliament Committees (opens in a new tab)
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Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl
Alliance spokesperson Kate Nicholl MLA says it is unacceptable that 120 children with SEN statements lack a confirmed September school place, after an EA briefing could not guarantee placements. She calls on the Education Minister to prioritise SEN reform and investment.
Education Disability and equality Issue: EA briefing on unplaced SEN pupils for September 2024 Original release: Unacceptable 120 pupils with SEN have no confirmed place for new school year, says Nicholl (opens in a new tab)
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Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD says the party had a disappointing result in the recent local and European elections in the south and admits it got the family and care referendums wrong. She pledges a review-led change of approach ahead of the next general election.
Other Immigration Issue: Sinn Féin local and European elections 2024 review findings Original release: Statement by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Colin Crawford selected as the new MLA for North Antrim
The Ulster Unionist Party announces the selection of Colin Crawford as MLA for North Antrim, replacing Robin Swann, who was elected MP for South Antrim at last week's election. Party leader Doug Beattie welcomes Crawford to the assembly team.
Other Issue: Colin Crawford selected as North Antrim MLA replacing Robin Swann Original release: Colin Crawford selected as the new MLA for North Antrim (opens in a new tab)
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Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard
UUP announces that MLA Thomas Beatty Elliott will be styled Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard, a peerage in the House of Lords, while he continues as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Party leader Doug Beattie says the title reflects Elliott's links to the area and its people.
Other Issue: Tom Elliott elevation to House of Lords as Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard Original release: Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance has selected Michelle Guy as its new Lagan Valley MLA
Alliance announces Michelle Guy as its new Lagan Valley MLA, replacing Sorcha Eastwood after her election as Lagan Valley MP. Guy, a Lisburn and Castlereagh councillor since 2019, will resign her council seat before taking up the Assembly role, following selection by local members.
Other Issue: Michelle Guy selected as Alliance Lagan Valley MLA Original release: Alliance has selected Michelle Guy as its new Lagan Valley MLA (opens in a new tab)
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TUV writes to BBC about disgraceful bias
TUV writes to BBC Northern Ireland director Adam Smyth claiming its 2024 general election performance was overlooked, citing vote share and seats won, and demands BBC coverage reflect TUV as a major party with a voice on programmes like Good Morning Ulster.
Other Issue: BBC coverage of TUV performance in 2024 general election Original release: TUV writes to BBC about disgraceful bias (opens in a new tab)
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Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Senator Mal O'Hara congratulates Minister Roderic O'Gorman on winning the Green Party Ireland leadership election, praising a robust and civilised debate. Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica commiserates with Senator Pippa Hackett and urges members to vote in the…
Other Issue: Green Party Ireland leadership election result Original release: Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest (opens in a new tab)
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Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney, South Antrim MLA, calls for robust police operations and prosecutions to end racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town, including targeting of ethnic minority families in Ballycraigy and flags placed across the town centre.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Racist and sectarian intimidation in Antrim Town Ballycraigy estate Original release: Robust police action needed to end racist and sectarian intimidation – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Election chance for people to vote for those leading change, says Long
Alliance Leader Naomi Long urges voters of every party and none to back Alliance candidates in Thursday's Westminster election, saying they are the key challengers in several constituencies and should focus on issues such as the cost of living and public services.
Other Issue: 2024 Westminster election polling day Original release: Election chance for people to vote for those leading change, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto
Sinn Féin MLA Emma Sheerin says the party has published an easy read version of its Westminster election manifesto, making it accessible to people with disabilities and learning difficulties. She says it was produced with disabled people.
Disability and equality Issue: Sinn Féin easy read Westminster election manifesto publication Original release: Sheerin welcomes publication of Sinn Féin Easy Read Manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer
TUV candidate for Lagan Valley Lorna Smyth, an RAF veteran, writes to Tesco's Chief Executive urging it to reverse its decision to exclude Northern Ireland from its free breakfast offer for armed forces members on Armed Forces Day. She questions the decision and asks Tesco to revisit it.
Disability and equality Issue: Tesco Armed Forces Day free breakfast excludes Northern Ireland Original release: TUV challenges Tesco on exclusion of Northern Ireland from Armed Forces Day offer (opens in a new tab)
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Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass
Former Alliance leader David Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass, who has died, recalling her role as Alliance's first female European Election candidate in 1994 and her contribution to the party.
Other Original release: Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass (opens in a new tab)
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DUP Lagan Valley Candidate cannot ignore issues being raised – Beattie
UUP leader Doug Beattie calls on the DUP to address concerns raised by veterans over a reported clip of the DUP's Lagan Valley candidate claiming to still be serving in the Royal Irish Regiment. He says the issue matters to voters before the election.
Other Issue: DUP Lagan Valley candidate military service claims video Original release: DUP Lagan Valley Candidate cannot ignore issues being raised – Beattie (opens in a new tab)
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SEN school placements must be suitable and appropriate – Baker
Sinn Féin MLA Danny Baker says many children with special educational needs still lack suitable school places for September and urges the Education Minister to adopt a ‘SEN first’ strategy that embeds SEN pupils in schools’ planned enrolments, giving families assurance and schools clarity.
Education Disability and equality Issue: Shortfall of SEN school places for September 2024 Original release: SEN school placements must be suitable and appropriate – Baker (opens in a new tab)
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Aontú release Westminster Election Manifesto
Aontú has released its manifesto for the Westminster election on 4 July, with Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly, standing in East Derry, saying it commits to real accountability and addresses public service deficiencies. The party says it is contesting ten seats across the North.
Other Issue: Aontú Westminster election manifesto release Original release: Aontú release Westminster Election Manifesto (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald extends sympathy on the death of Tommie Gorman
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences on the passing of Tommie Gorman, whom she praises as a fair and principled broadcaster with an unmatched career, and sends sympathies to his family and former RTÉ colleagues.